I think as far as atmosphere goes, this might be my favorite Milwaukee bar. This just feels like a great place to hang out...aside from those nights when it's packed and the DJ's music is blaring and you can't hear yourself ordering a drink. The beer list is impressive, and they have some great taps (including Great Lakes' Edmund Fitzgerald!), but the tiny scrawled chalkboard beer menu behind the bar can be tiresome to decipher sometimes. Thankfully, the bartenders here are VERY knowledgeable about their selection, and they are more than happy to suggest things for you. As for mixed drinks...well, I haven't been that impressed. I'm not sure what it is. The rest of the bar is like your parents rec room from the 1970s and it is amazing! Tons of board games, a pool table, and shuffle board to challenge any drunk ego. Hey, you like boobies? They have like, a vintage boobie picture wall by the bathroom. If you're into that. No weiner wall, though. EQUALITY NOW! read more

I met some friends here for my birthday. The bartender was nice, the decor is cute, but it was hot as a crotch! They finally turned on the air at around 10:30 ( we got there at 7:45). Another thing: from the Ladies', you can see clear into the neighbor's kitchen, so logic suggests that the neighbors could see me pee, if they so desired. I will go back, because they have a lovely beer on tap called Magic Hat. I had never heard of it before last night, but I am now a big fan. read more

Proof that you don't have to be some sort of Belgian-chain attempt or overpriced beer hall to offer some ass kicking selections and a vibe that says stay and drink rather than stay and buy our t-shirts. The music is random and not off of the radio. The beers are both common and esoteric and points in between. The bar staff knows what they're doing, knows what you need, and probably doesn't care a bit about what anyone says on Yelp. Hipster spot. Dive bar. Whatever. Make it a destination. read more

The perfect dive bar!!! Great cocktails and atmosphere will definitely be back! Bartender treats everyone like they are his favorite customer read more

Accuse me of hipster douchebaggery if you will, but I love Burnhearts. I first came here the night I moved to MKE. I brought my parents and my mom now refers to Burnhearts as "that place with the lamps." I'm into the weird decor, from the creepy dolls on top of the fridge to the not-to-scale naked lady statue in the corner. The beer list is vast and ever-changing. The bartenders are friendly and know their stuff. (Thanks to the guy working Saturday who filled me in on what a Brett IPA is.) The music selection is always solid. This place gets crowded on Friday & Saturday nights, and Mittenfest was a cluster when I stopped by this year. Burnhearts is a great spot for earlier in the evening or on a weeknight (don't judge) if you want to snag a table or seat at the bar. read more

Burnhearts is my fave, folks. More craft beer than you can shake a stick at, whatever that means. I love the super chill vibe here, and it makes me feel less pretentious about my IPA snobbery. I love the tables in the back. Good for date nights, business meetings, and quiet solo hangs. Maybe my favorite thing about Burnhearts is their street festivals/special events. Mittenfest is rad and the punk basement show thing lives up to its name. Endless heart emojis! read more

Whether you're looking for a rare beer, a great cocktail or a funky, indy atmosphere - Burnheart's has you covered. Not only does Burnheart's have a great craft beer selection, including a rotating firkin, they also have a reserve list of rare or especially delicious large format bottles to share with a group or open for a special occasion, including a rare bottle of Cantillion Rosé de Gambrinus from Belgium I had the opportunity to share. Don't worry - they also have the neighborhood favorites such as PBR and Schlitz to boot. The lighting is dim, but I do enjoy looking at all of the stickers plastered behind the bar. The vintage signage and trays on the ceiling are also great, but the best would be the retro animated bartender on the top shelf above the cash register. I wonder if it is the same one I saw this past December at Antiques on Second... The place starts to fill up around 9PM, even on weeknights. Obviously, the volume amps up a bit and the clients are a bit more lubricated as well. If you are looking for a more laid-back or quiet scene - you may wish to seek higher ground at this time. Also, there is a lot of cigarette smoke stored up in these old walls. It lingers, along with the sharp aroma of blue urinal cake. It goes with the territory, however I can only tolerate so long before I start to get a headache. I love how they keep their tap list and cellar list up-to-date on beermenus.com. This is extremely helpful if you have a taste for something or looking for something a little different. They also have some talented and friendly bartenders that do their best to make things better in light of incidents with a bad cork and mix some innovative cocktails using house-made infusions. Other items of note: Be courtious of the neighbors and keep your voices down like good boys and girls when walking to and from said watering hole. read more

It had been about three years for me between visits to Burnheart's. That was apparently way too long. This cozy neighborhood bar can go from "chillin' the most" (quiet convo over a board game) to "whoah! party!" in about an hour flat, but I've no problem with that. The beer list is phenomenal. The bartenders are incredible. The mixed drinks are strong. Get a brandy old-fashioned...you will not regret it! On a recent visit for a friend's 30th, we arrived shortly after Mitten Fest was wrapping up. The inside was crowded for a minute but things calmed down shortly after. The other folks drinking and socializing near our group were nice, friendly, and polite. I like that in a bar crowd. You can play shuffleboard, pool, or any number of provided board games (or bring your own -- nothing like Scattergories in a slightly loud bar while inebriated, right?)! There will NOT be a three-year wait before my next visit to Burnheart's. While I've come to enjoy Monica's and another such places nearer to my abode, Burnheart's may have me thinking more seriously about a move to Bayview. This place is great! read more

So you like craft beer? Then this place is your jam. You love cider? Also your jam. It's dimly lit and everything glows. Super charming with very cool knick knacks abound. Awesome atmosphere, friendly staff, brandyland a few times a year (I dream of the brandy slushes and can't wait to have one real soon) and great music! Mittenfest....check Pictures with "Santa" hilarious and check. PBR fest... Check, check, check. I think the slogan of this place is "a corner bar done right" I couldn't agree more. They're hella knowledgeable here and are cicerone certified. Look it up. It's like being a sommelier for beer. They're no joke here....they take beer...scratch that. They take good beer seriously. Love this place. Seriously. A LOT. Bonus, katie rose. A genius of a bartender and she's super cool. read more

I think I found a new favorite place to hide. Great service, knowledgeable bartenders, terrific selection! The ambience is unique and inviting especially on a cold evening. This isn't a neighborhood gem but a city treasure and I cannot wait to go back! read more

Burnhearts - Oh Avery, I love thee. Let me count the ways! - Lounges Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Great beer list, cozy-cool atmosphere, artisan cocktails and wonderful decor. what more can you ask from a neighborhood bar that has obviously taken things to the next level? I like that I ordered a french gimlet and the bartender didn't roll his eyes or ask me what's in it. Classic cocktails should be the repertoire of any bartender anywhere, if you ask me. Burnhearts did not disappoint. read more

Best Beer selection in Milwaukee! They always something new to try, that is not avaliable anywhere else. The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is unique and there is even an outdoor sitting area. Go there now! ! read more

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Came here on a random Sunday to play pool. From their yelp profile I couldn't really tell how many pool tables they had but discovered there was only one. lol Wasn't a big deal but it's a kind of a small space in back we're it was located. This place has some pretty cool decor and lots of beer to choose from. Almost reminds me of some bars in Logan Square in Chicago. I can see myself coming back sometime. Oh and they pass out touch town shots during the game! read more

Burnhearts is easily the best dive bar in Bay View if not all of Milwaukee. So comfortable. Great music. Great beer of every variety. Bar keeps know their stuff. Don't pass this one by. read more

The atmosphere at Burnhearts is fantastic. I wish I lived across the street from this place because it's an awesome spot to hang out. The front bar area is definitely dimly lit (except for the red lights, random chandeliers, and pulsating hearts on the bar). Many old vintage-y beer/neighborhood signs adorn the bar and walls. My favorite says," I like this place so much I could s***". Beer selection is phenomenal. Great place to try something new as the bartender seemed to really know his stuff. The few people seated at the bar around us all seemed to be doing shots (with pickle chasers). No food here, just typical bar chips, jerky, etc. Good music too. I want to make this my new staple! read more

I love drinking at this bar. I love DJing at this bar. I love playing pool at this bar. I do not love that it is very far from my apartment. Friendly staff, good music, cheap drinks: the perfect corner bar trifecta. read more

I'm not really sure what to think about this bar. I have sort of a love/hate relationship with it. There are some things that are great and some I can't stand. The great things are the bartenders. They are top notch. I can't think of any other bar in Bay View where you actually get such polite service. It's almost a requirement for bartenders in this area to be pretentious. The beer selection is great, too. However, it seems that many of the patrons are of the hipster persuasion and, therefore, just drink Blatz. My biggest complaint would have to be the volume of the music. I'm not against loud music, but it always seems to be a few decibels too loud, especially when they have a 'DJ' there. I'm talking a Water-Street-meat-market-bar type of loud. Not sure why a DJ is necessary for a bar as small as this. The bar is clean and the pool table and shuffle board are nice additions, although it gets near impossible to play either when it's busy since the room in which they reside is so small. Overall, this is a nice place and the owners seem to know what they're doing. I'm just an old fart who likes my bar music on the quiet side. read more

I love this bar. They have great beers on tap and one dollar off all taps on Tuesdays. The bartenders are happy to pour samples of their excellent selection, so you probably find a new beer you'll like. It is pretty dark in the front at night, but not terribly so. The DJ basically just sits at the end of the bar too, which adds to how intimate this place feels. The back room has pool, shuffleboard, and games and it is slightly better lit. Me and a friend were able to quietly play a game of scrabble here even though the music was fairly loud in the next room. I think a lot of people would be happy to go to Burnhearts. read more

Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place....Well here it is. I really like this amazing Bay View bar. Walking in to the dimly lit bar with the neon hearts flashing sets the tone for the night. I admit - I am a beer lover. This place is as close to beer heaven as it gets. They have a ton of beers on tap ranging from regular tap, served on nitro (smoother/creamer feel to it), or in a cask/Firkin. I love the fact that they have board games to play while enjoying a nice beer. Walk into the back you will be greeted with a pool table and smaller tables to play more board games at. This is a great place to take someone and just enjoy beer and conversation. No TVs or distractions just a great place making people interact the old fashion way. This is a must stop if you are in the area. read more

A Burnhearts Haiku: Soft glowing red lights Neat spot for a weekend night Impressive beer list read more

where would you rather go? -GREAT DJs palomino, cafe lulu & cafe centraal serve food & drinks (bayview) -this place serves the booze... go here or lee's luxury lounge for great glugging cactus club for music (bayview & close by) this place is great for :: cribbage shuffle board read more

Really surprised this place just has 4.5 stars! I have been here zillion times and never had a bad experience. How can you ever not have a good time in such a free spirited bar! The place oozes coziness, acceptance for your quirkiness, and is definitely the place where you have a couple of drinks with your friends and then start discussing about the finer aspects of life or even the purpose of life. Half way into the review, I have not even started about the extensive beer list and the whiskey menu. Truly a Bayview gem! read more

Had an amazing time at Burnhearts tonight. Been here before with Michelle and she was just as amazing and professional as Mic was tonight. Keep it to going Burnhearts. Your rotating beer list always keeps me coming back. Tonight I'm drinking a delicious Porter and last time was some cray pilsner. See you soon. read more

I've gone here enough over the past couple years now (Foursquare says 77 checkins) that I felt like leaving an update. The main draw for me is still the beer selection, but the bartenders and owners are such great folk that they easily take second place. If you are into craft beer in Milwaukee, odds are good you will eventually see everyone else that's into craft beer in the area stopping in here which proves how well regarded Burnhearts' selection is. In my experience, all beer people are good people. The clientele does change late on weekends (younger, more crowded, and much louder) and that's not my cup of tea these days, but I do find it impressive that Burnhearts has such a wide appeal. read more

Burnhearts is in my top three Milwaukee bars. It seems like people are either really dedicated Burnhearts regulars or they've never heard of it. My favorite thing about Burnhearts is that it has a lot of character - certainly reflective of the neighborhood it is situated in. It is a corner bar in every sense. It is dimly lit, a little grimy, a little seductive. The beer selection is stellar and the music is usually rad too. My advice is to go on Saturday nights (around 10 or so) because they tuck a DJ in the corner to spin some records. Love. They also have cool parties/events throughout the year. I've been to some of the block parties and even the sloppy joe nights. Find a reason to check it out. The folks that hang out here tend to be really chilled out and so are the bartenders. If you have tattoos and/or a beard, you'll blend right in. If you're wearing khakis and want a martini, go to Milwaukee Street. read more

Love the vibe of this bar! Eclectic, cozy, and fun. Stop in a delicious craft cocktail, a game of pool, and be sure to check out the awesome mural on the back wall. read more

I adore this bar! As a Bayview resident, it's easy to call this place my favorite. It's small and cozy, tucked into a pretty much residential area of the neighborhood. The one bar in the front room is full of memorabilia and sweet little nicknacks that add a vintage and local feel to the place. The back room features a PHENOMENAL wall mural by a local artist, lots of couches and chairs, a pool and shuffleboard table, AND lots of awesome games like Apples to Apples, Operation, Yahtzee and Jenga. I especially recommend Jenga for first timers, it's a hidden gem. All of this mixed with great music and a hip young clientele make it a local hot spot on the weekends. They have a really decent beer and liquor list as well, nightly specials, and a DJ on the weekends. Great spot to people watch or bring a group for a drunken game night! read more

In addition to being arguably the best beer bar in Milwaukee, Burnheart's is a place with a great atmosphere. The variety of taps and bottles is extensive and constantly updated, and there's something for every taste. Burnheart's has a decent gluten free selection, as well as great- and rare-craft brews. The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable, and are happy to make recommendations. On the weekends, the place gets pretty packed with the Bay View hipster crowd- my favorite time to visit is during Sunday afternoons when it's relatively chill. read more

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Burnhearts is a tricky place to easily review. It is really pigeonholing the place to just say it is a hipster bar, or it is a corner bar, or it is a whatever bar. Just like any place, it is what you make of it, but there is one overriding thing that I think Burnhearts does just as good as anywhere in the area, and that is give out a cool, laid back vibe. The first time I came here I was a little intimidated because it has a real local feel to it, and you can tell that some of the patrons are as well worn into the place as any of the fixtures, but after a few more visits I feel totally at home. It is rare to find a bar that just makes you feel good walking into it, like your whole demeanor can change and your equilibrium is corrected once your inside it's walls, but when the sun is shining and the music is hitting that perfect and elusive string of "your" songs, and your surrounded by chill, smart and interesting people...........well that is the good life right there. Now that might be a little overkill, but Burnhearts can give you moments like that. If you like great, always rotating taps, knowledgeable and relaxed bartenders, a good mix of old locals and young drinkers still full of energy and curiosity, then come on over, grab a seat, buy me a drink obviously and lets share some stories. read more

I think this place has potential, but the mix of jocko-Northern WI, USA guys (who dominated the games out back and nearly hit a girl with a mis-shot pool ball) and small town hipsters on the make can be a bit annoying in this tiny little bar. What rocked about the place was the DJ in corner and the super hot and friendly bartenders. The girls working the bar here were patient, helpful, and funny in this WAY TOO DARK bar. Clientele was younger and more immature than say Blackbird or the Palm, but the games in the back made it worth the visit. This is Milwaukee not Wicker Park, Silver Lake, or Williamsburg, so be your own version of cool, and don't be afraid to talk to strangers even if you came from Athens, WI (population 1095). You are in Milwaukee, so make it your way like Laverne and Shirley kids! Worth checking out. Real possibilities here! I'd like to come back sometime between 5-9 to see what it is like when it is a more mellow crowd. read more

Burnhearts is my favorite bar to go to with friends in Bay View. It provides an excellent selection of harder to find craft beer, has some great cocktails, and a lot of group seating (indoors and outdoors). The inside is an eclectic mix of classic milwaukee bar and retro polynesian/sailer decor. If you don't believe me you'll just have to take a quick look around to see all the romantic red lighting, naked hulu girl art, and the wooden woman figurehead in the main bar area. While the front bar room area can be a little loud when crowded the back room is usually a lot quieter and even has a pool table. Parking is usually pretty easy since Burnhearts is located on Logan Ave and not KK! read more

The cocktails and service is just ok. I really want to be a repeat customer, but what's the point when the bartenders act like your service and presences is of bother. read more

We literally stumbled upon this bar as it is located in a neighborhood, but it was a fantastic accident. My double 7 and 7 only cost $7.50 and my friends Irish Mule was $8.50. Definitely affordable. The atmosphere was fun and young. We opted to sit outside and enjoy the nice weather while sipping cocktails and eaves dropping. read more

Cool space, Great service and music \m/. We have fun. I'm definitely going to come back. read more

Burnhearts - Lounges Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cool bar with an impressive selection of draft and bottled craft and imported beers. The crowd is mixed, but mostly a hipster vibe, I thought so anyway. Bartenders weren't the friendliest, but I didn't go to make friends with them. I went to drink a beer, and they served me one. I will definitely visit again. read more

Super friendly, knowledgeable, rad bartenders. Super extensive beer list. Super fun atmosphere - it can get busy and is small - so be warned! Super hidden(ish) back area with pool table and shuffleboard! Super, just super. read more

Burnhearts is great! It's very cozy, the drinks are priced right, and the employees are very friendly. They have a variety of DJs who spin anything from space disco to old jazz. The clientele is mostly of the hipster ilk but they're the nice kind, not the snobby mean kind. I give it 5 stars since they serve hot toddys. It's absolutely essential for any Milwaukee bar worth it's salt to serve this healing concoction during the depths of the punishingly cold Wisconsin winters. read more

I'm originally from the farm country surrounding the city but I took a job in the Bay View neighborhood which is how I found out about Burnhearts. A few coworkers and I stopped by for a pint during Milwaukee Beer Week and I immediately fell in love. The clientele is usually younger but those are generally the people that love unique microbrews and imports. It has a relaxed atmosphere and a pool table, shuffle puck game, and darts. There is plenty of room to hang out at the bar or at the tables scattered throughout. Burnhearts has the best rotating beer list in the city. I am a homebrewer and a beer fanatic. Only a tiny selection of bars in the city have a comparable beer selection but they sometimes lack a knowledgeable staff or fun atmosphere. They've got more than beer here too in case your friends or significant other isn't a fan (although they might be after sampling some of what Burnhearts has on tap). read more

Easily my favorite bar. Two dozen taps that change often. Two nitro taps. Great patio, and beyond excellent service.

Pretty hip. Popular place to grab a drink with friends. I am not a drinker myself, and found them not carrying much choice for non drinkers as a lot of places do. read more